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    complaining
    /kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/

    noun

    • 1. the expression of dissatisfaction or annoyance about something: "his complaining has been a little bit annoying"

    adjective

    • 1. expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance about something: "she apologized to the complaining crowd"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of complaining in English - Cambridge Dictionary

    Complaining is the act of saying that something is wrong or not satisfactory. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of complaining with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

    • Complain

      to say that something is wrong or not good enough: Bill and...

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › complainComplain Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb complain, which means to express grief, pain, or discontent. Find out how to use complain in different contexts and situations, such as formal accusation or illness.

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  5. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › complainingCOMPLAINING Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words -...

    Find 85 words that mean complaining, such as protesting, whining, or kvetching, and their opposites, such as patient, enduring, or accepting. Learn the definition and usage of complaining as an adjective and a verb.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of complain in English - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of complain, a verb that means to say or tell someone that something is wrong or not satisfactory. See how to use complain in different contexts, with synonyms, antonyms, and phrasal verbs.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › complainCOMPLAIN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Complain means to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault. Learn the origin, history, and usage of the word complain, and see synonyms and example sentences.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › complainingComplaining - definition of complaining by The Free Dictionary

    Define complaining. complaining synonyms, complaining pronunciation, complaining translation, English dictionary definition of complaining. intr.v. com·plained , com·plain·ing , com·plains 1. To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment. 2. To make a formal accusation or bring a...

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americancomplain verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    to say that you are annoyed, unhappy, or not satisfied about someone or something complain (to somebody) (about/of something) I'm going to complain to the manager about this. The defendant complained of intimidation during the investigation. She never complains, but she's obviously exhausted.